Afton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises

About Afton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises

Afton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises is a premier riverboat and restaurant wedding venue in Afton, Minnesota. This inn and riverboat cruise offers flexible venue options for weddings of every style. Afton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises will help you plan your version of the perfect day, whether that’s a relaxing evening cruise or an elegant reception under the stars at the Afton House Inn. All details are completely up to you. If you want to have an intimate elopement on the water or a more elegant and traditional reception by the waterfront, Afton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises is a fantastic venue choice for you.

Facilities and CapacityAfton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises provides two distinct venue spaces for weddings of every size and style. The Afton House Inn hosts a large banquet hall that can seat up to 130 guests. This banquet hall features elegant flooring, drapery, and large windows to gaze out on the river as you celebrate. The St. Croix Cruise boat offers a unique alternative to the banquet hall. You can host your entire wedding on the cruise ship, making for an unforgettable experience your guests will love. Ceremonies can be held on the bow, creating a picturesque backdrop for the big moment. You may also bring your own décor items on the boat with the exception of a few items.

Services OfferedAfton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises’ staff wants to ensure every couple has a fantastic wedding day. Their event planning and catering staff will work with you to design an experience, unlike any other wedding you’ve been to. They create custom meals, assist with vendor coordination, and will make your wedding day an overall stress-free day. Additional rental items and services include:

Lighting

Linens and tablescapes

Drink tokens (for hosted bar package)

Dance floor

Punch bowl and other specialty serveware

Audiovisual equipment/DJ setup

Decor delivery and setup services

CuisineAfton House Inn and St. Croix River Cruises provides exceptional menus that will delight guests of every palate. They offer buffet and plated menus along with signature cocktails, beer, and a champagne toast. The culinary team sources fresh and local ingredients whenever possible to create a five-star experience at the Inn or on the cruise. Some of their customer favorites include the chicken breast with champagne cream sauce and the Riverboat Special.

My husband and I were looking to have a fun, laid back wedding reception and the Grand Duchess was a perfect fit! Our guests loved the novelty of a boat reception. Dan & the staff were great to work ... Read morewith. Initially there was some turnover with the event planner, but once Jess came on board things went very smoothly. Jess was super organized, professional, and responsive. Overall I appreciated how flexible & accommodating everyone was. Food was good. I would definitely recommend for couples looking to have a unique reception!

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Wade

Married on 09/15/2018

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Wedding on the Afton Princess Private Charter Vessel

We had our wedding aboard the Afton Princess in September and we couldn't be more happy with the day. Our friends and family absolutely loved the venue and the trip up the river. The event staff was ... Read moreparticularly helpful as we had several changes we made through out the process. The trip, the staff aboard the boat, the food was all perfect. We had a smaller affair, and for our budget, it seemed as if we should've paid more. My only regret...that we didn't book a longer ride 😊 Thanks again Afton River Cruise!

User6852023

2+ years ago

5.0

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Excellent Customer Service

Georgene went above and beyond to accommodate our needs for our reception. She is easy and fun to work with when planning the details. The catering was delicious; all of our guests loved it. The area ... Read moreis gorgeous and we took some great photos. Definitely would recommend Afton House Inn to anyone!

Professional Network & Endorsements

The Afton House is a great place for a Wedding Ceremony and reception. As a retired judge I have performed many marriage ceremonies there. The staff is experienced, friendly and helpful. It's a wonderful choice for your wedding events.